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Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the New Airport Complex at Bamrauli Airport in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra Chairman, AAI

Dear Readers, India’s air connectivity has witnessed considerable growth in the last five years. An International Airport Transport Association (IATA) analysis has exhibited that the growth marked by Indian air connectivity has been the fastest; at a phenomenal 114 per cent between 20132018. It is also remarkable that the Indian domestic aviation market has registered a double-digit growth of 15 per cent for the 50th consecutive month in October 2018.

Airports Authority of India (AAI), under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), is committed to providing air connectivity across the country and infrastructural development in civil aviation. Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the New Airport Complex at Bamrauli Airport in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh. Developed at a cost of `164 Crores in a record 11 months, Bamrauli Airport will now be connecting Prayagraj to many important cities of India. This New Airport Complex will give a major infrastructural boost to serve millions of people scheduled to gather in January 2019 in Prayagraj for Ardh Kumbh.

The foundation stone for the construction of a New Integrated Terminal Building at the Vijayawada Airport in Andhra Pradesh and Darbhanga Airport in Bihar has also been laid, recently. Hon’ble Vice President

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of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone for New Terminal Building at Vijayawada Airport and on the very same day, the first international flight from Vijayawada to Singapore was also inaugurated. The New Integrated Terminal Building, being developed at a cost of `611 Crores, would be a steel and glass structure with state-of-the-art passengerfriendly facilities and a peak hour handling capacity of 1,200 passengers.

The Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Commerce and Industry laid the foundation stone for development of Civil Enclave at Darbhanga Airport.

This issue will take you through the salient features of airports at Prayagraj, Vijayawada and Darbhanga.

initiative, where interested Startups are invited to participate in the programme and test their products/services at the airport level. The initiative that allows participation latest by January 23, 2019 is set to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large-scale employment opportunities.

The current issue will take you through AAI’s Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, popular for regularly introducing innovative services for ensuring customer satisfaction and is also an art connoisseur’s paradise. The airport saw a surge of 16.6 per cent in passenger numbers in 2017 as compared to 2016.

Making a productive move towards international collaborations, AAI and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ventured into a dialogue collectively with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Maldives to share and discuss regulations on Seaplane operations and Waterdromes. An engagement of such a kind helps promote seaplane operations under UDAN scheme.

Airports under UDAN are required to be made operational in a time-bound manner, which can be fulfilled by the availability of Mobile ATC Towers, which is also cost effective. AAI has installed Mobile ATC Tower at Bilaspur, Ambikapur and Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh, Jeypore and Utkela in Odisha, Vellore in Tamil Nadu, Bokaro in Jharkhand and Mithapur in Gujarat. This edition will talk about the requisite importance of Mobile ATC Towers in facilitating a safe, efficient and economical Air Navigation Services (ANS).

Reaffirming its commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), AAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh. AAI will be providing a sum of `10 Crores to strengthen the facilities for the treatment of cancer.

Winter season brings heavy fogs and reduced visibility creating heavy disruption of air traffic at airports. In this issue, we will also be covering the adequate specificities of Low Visibility Procedures carried out at AAI airports, administered to reduce the amount of delay, minimise the airborne holding and fuel burn.

Startup India, a flagship initiative of the Government of India that intends to build a strong ecosystem conducive to the growth of startup business in the country is offering great opportunities. AAI have launched the ‘Innovate for Airports’

As we begin a new year, we at AAI continue to dedicate our services to all our travellers ensuring their safety at all times. I wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2019 and may we all achieve higher milestones this year!

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@BIBHUDATTASWAIN @aaibpiairport, @AAI_Offiial, @sports_odisha. MR Hubert Saldana who had come for Hockey WC had misplaced his kindle at BBI airport. Thanks to the terminal manager and team who were extremely courteous and helpful in locating and returning the kindle. The spirit of Odisha continues.

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mark your calendar A list of events and festivals taking place in the month of January

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Across India

Republic Day The Republic Day honours the Constitution of India coming into effect in January 1950. The national holiday is celebrated with great pride and enthusiasm throughout India but the biggest celebrations are held in Delhi. Crowds gather to witness the huge military parade starting from Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace), along the Rajpath, India Gate and on to the Red Fort.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

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International Kite Festival JAN 6-14 /2019

Beautiful kites of all shapes and sizes take over the sky in competition where you battle other flyers on the occasion of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti. In addition to kite flying, there's a display of aerial acrobats, kite painting competitions and kite-making workshops that attract tourists from all over the world.

Across Tamil Nadu

Pongal

The four-day festival of giving thanks to nature marks the end of the harvest season. Families prepare pots of Pongal (a mixture of rice, sugar, pulses and milk), symbolic of prosperity and abundance and feed them to cows who are beautifully dressed as well.

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Goa

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India’s largest celebration of reggae music also doubles as an enthralling cultural experience. The festival is home to India’s first handcrafted reggae sound system—10,000 Lions. Founded in 2016, Sunsplash has witnessed headliners like the Mad Professor, Johnny Osbourne, General Levy, Zion Train, Manudigital, Cali P, Skarra Mucci and Brother Culture.

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new delhi world book fair The largest book fair of the Afro-Asian region, organised by the National Book Trust of India. The book fair will see more than 600 exhibitors & publishers from India and abroad. With about 1700 stalls, participants from more JAN 5-13 than 20 countries will mark their presence at the 27th /2019 edition. Several literary and publishing conferences by emerging new voices in Indian writings as well as special programmes for children and youth will be held throughout the nine-day book fair.

Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Mukteshwar Dance Festival At Mukteshwar Dance Festival, be witness to the beautiful Odissi dance and music and solo, duet and group Odissi performances. A number of reputed troupes from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and even the United States will be performing at the festival.

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JAN 14 onwards Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

ardh Kumbh Mela It is a huge Hindu pilgrimage that takes place every sixth year of the 12 year cycle of Kumbh, rotating between four locations in the state. The holistic mela involves mass devotion by thousands of people. The 2019 ritual group bathing will be held in Prayag where one will witness the picturesque Triveni Sangam, the sacred union of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

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India Art Fair 2019 Discover modern and contemporary South Asian art at the 11th edition of the India Art Fair. It is one of the biggest events in India’s cultural calendar, with over 70 brilliantly done galleries presenting works of some of the world’s most iconic artists. The event also has on programme a series of talks and artist projects, films and live performances to offer. The India Art Fair functions as an established destination for exploring the country’s creative landscape.

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PM Narendra Modi dedicates India’s first riverine Multimodal Terminal on Ganga (National Waterway-1) to the Nation, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on November 12, 2018

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Sailing India to prosperity The Government of India is aggressively pushing for the development of inland waterway routes as part of an integrated transport network strategy

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n November 12, 2018, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated India’s first riverine multimodal terminal on river Ganga (National Waterway-1) at Varanasi to the nation.

On the same day, he also received country’s first container cargo that travelled on river Ganga (National Waterway-1) from Kolkata to Varanasi.

The twin events not only mark watershed moments in the

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development of Inland Water Transport (IWT) in India but also broke grounds for a spurt in business activities on National Waterway (NW-1) as is evident with a slew of cargo owners like PepsiCo, Emami Agrotech, IFFCO Fertilizers, Dabur India that have come on board inland waterways.

106 new national waterways were announced under the National Waterways Act, 2016. With the five existing National Waterways (NW), the addition of the new ones takes the

total number to 111 in the country. Out of the newly announced waterways, development work is in full swing on eight of them.

Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech for 2014-15, delivered on July 10, 2014, had announced Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) on National Waterway-1 (NW-1) to enable commercial navigation on VaranasiHaldia stretch of river Ganga. Soon after, began the capacity augmentation on NW-1 under the JMVP, with the

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1. IWAI vessel MV RN Tagore on way to Varanasi from Kolkata crossing Farakka navigation lock on river Ganga; 2. IWAI Vessel CL Kasturba at Prayagraj for Kumbh Mela

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technical assistance and investment support of the World Bank at an estimated cost of `5369 crore. In four years, close to `2000 crore worth of work is already on ground on National Waterway-1. Of the three multimodal terminals being built on river Ganga under JMVP, the one at Varanasi is already operational and second in Sahibganj (Jharkhand) will be ready by mid-2019.

Jal Marg Vikas Project (National Waterway-1, river Ganga) On NW-1, Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) is being implemented for capacity augmentation on HaldiaVaranasi stretch for a distance of 1,390 km, with technical and financial assistance from the World Bank.

NW-1, along with the proposed Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor and NH2, constitute the Eastern Transport Corridor of India connecting the National Capital Region (NCR) with the eastern and North-eastern states and will function as a link to Bangladesh,

Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal and other east and Southeast Asian countries through the Kolkata Port and IndoBangladesh Protocol Route.

A developed IWT will not only augment the overall transport capacity of the country, but will also help correct the transport modal mix that impose huge logistics costs on the Indian economy.

The costs of logistics in India, at 15% of GDP, is about twice those in the United States. The logistic share of waterways in the USA is 8.3%, in Europe (7%), in China (8.7%), while in India it is only about 1.5%. India has 14,500 kilometres of navigable inland waterways.

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency under the Ministry of Shipping is mandated to make National Waterways commercially navigable. IWAI aims to increase the cargo transportation through IWT on National Waterways in the country from 55 million tonnes currently to 150 million tonnes by 2023.

According to a World Bank economic analysis, approximately 1.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities will be created due to interventions under the Jal Marg Vikas Project.

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has been working hard towards facilitating safe passenger movements at Kumbh-Mela, 2019.

Kumbh-Mela is scheduled to be held at Sangam, Prayagraj from January 15 to March 15, 2019. IWAI has set up four floating terminals, one each at, Kilaghat, Saraswati Ghat, Naini Bridge and Sujawan Ghat.

Further, two IWAI vessels namely CL Kasturba and SL Kamla will be deployed for pilgrim movement.

Fairway with navigational aids will be maintained between Prayagraj and Varanasi with targeted least available depth (LAD) of 1 m. Five temporary jetties at Chatnag, Sirsa, Sitamarhi, Vindhyachal and Chunar have also been setup for embarkment and disembarkment of passengers.

IWAI has the mandate to provide safe and efficient mode of transport through Inland navigation.

As part of the development of NW-1 (Prayagraj to Haldia) IWAI is making substantial interventions to make navigable the Prayagraj -Varanasi stretch of river Ganga.

This will ensure seamless and safe movement of vessels.

In past, IWAI has provided similar facilities of ferrying pilgrims and channel marking at Ganga Sagar Mela in West Bengal and Prakash Parv at Patna.

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AIR intel

The latest happenings from the Airports Authority of India services resumed Wide-body aircraft operations were resumed at Calicut International Airport on

December 5, 2018 after a gap of 3.5 years. The resumed aircraft service witnessed the arrival of Saudi Airbus 330 from Jeddah. It was welcomed with a grand water cannon salute.

Accolades for aAI

India scores high at ICAO audit and FAA category India’s position has improved in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s air safety oversight audit and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also retained the highest safety category – ‘Category 1’ for the country.

AAI has been awarded a Prize of Excellence for organising Swachhta Pakhwada across the nation, under the aegis of MoCA. HMCA, Shri Suresh Prabhu gave away the glittering second prize to Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI.

AAI launches Startup initiative

AAI launched the “ Innovate for Airports” initiative, where interested startups are invited to participate in the programme

by January 23, 2019. The initiative is intended to build a strong ecosystem conducive for the growth of startup businesses, offering a great opportunity to develop and test their products/ services at the airport level.

Night Parking commences at Surat Airport SpiceJet became

the first airline to start night parking at Surat Airport on November 29, 2018 connecting Surat with Goa, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Varanasi.

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AAI observes Aviation Safety Week AAI observed Aviation Safety Week from November 26-30,

2018. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI inaugurated the event and emphasised on the importance of safety in general and in specific as per the Standards and Recommended Practices published by ICAO and DGCA.

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kalyanmayee's Menstrual Hygiene Project

AAI Air Cargo throughput has registered a whopping increase in numbers between Oct 2017 and Oct 2018. Domestic Air Cargo recorded a growth of 23.9% to 128,491 ton while International Cargo rose by 8.5% to 192,631 ton.

Overall, Air Cargo movement saw a growth of 14.2% to 321,122 ton.

Mobile app for Global Aviation Summit A mobile application for the Global Aviation Summit (GAS) 2019, available

on both iOS and Android platform was launched to provide a complete guide to GAS 2019. This app would act as an excellent platform for networking through personal and group chats. It will also allow access to all latest updates about the mega event that is scheduled to be held on January 15-16, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.

AAI’s Women’s Welfare Association, Kalyanmayee, launched the

Sanitary Napkin Usage and Menstrual Hygiene Project on December 5, 2018. The three-year project includes installation of Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Incinerators in schools across 20 Indian cities. Distribution of free sanitary napkins was also organised in slum areas.

building communities with undp Largest Cargo consignment of AAI Weighing in at 15,000 kg, the cargo for a domestic civilian operation is likely to be the largest single consignment ever handled. It was airlifted from Coimbatore to Guwahati through exclusive freighter (IL76 aircraft from OMAL Airport, UAE).

AAI along with the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) India has launched “Resilience Building of communities around Guwahati Airport” project at Upardani Higher Secondary School, Rani, Kamrup district, Assam. The move has been taken to address development challenges like improving health services, education, sanitation in 15 villages in Assam.

AAI Cares

As part of its CSR initiative, AAI has inked an MoU with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh. AAI will provide a sum of ₹ 10 Crores to strengthen the facilities for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

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Celebration of art

Happening at Diggy Palace in Jaipur, one of the most magical and spectacular affairs, Jaipur Literature Festival is back in town with its 12th edition

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by Latika Nath 2. Delusional Politics by Hardeep Singh Puri 3. From a Shepherd Boy to an Intellectual by Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd

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tarted in 2006 with a dream of serving as a democratic, non-aligned platform offering free and fair access, Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has, over more than a decade, turned into an amalgam of ideas, discussions, debates and magnificently beautiful writing. A sumptuous feast of the world's greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, business leaders, sports people and entertainers on one platform, the 2019 edition of JLF will be a stage to champion the freedom of expression and engage in thoughtful debate and dialogue.

The three organisers - Namita Gokhale, William Dalrymple and MD Sanjoy Roy - took to the stage at the Delhi curtainraiser for JLF 2019 to talk about how excited they were about the event. JLF

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Literary steak at JLF 2019 Anita Nair l Meghna Gulzar l Devdutt Patnaik l Jeremy Paxman l Rom Whitaker l Ahdaf Soueif l Amitabha Bagchi l Donna Zuckerberg l Ruth Padel l Hari Kunzru l Anuradha Roy l Markus Zusak. l Vikram Chandra l Rupert Everett l Hari Kunzru l Colson Whitehead l

is not just a gathering for literary bugs Apart from Diggi Palace in Jaipur where sessions and book launches are held at five venues, JLF has side ventures like Jaipur Bookmark, Jaipur Music Stage, workshops, writing competitions and a grand Festival Bazaar taking place simultaneously, that turn the entire city into one big venue of literary celebration.

The Jaipur Bookmark will present a unique opportunity for speakers, organisers, guests and the press to mingle and build a literary network while the week-long Jaipur Music Stage will be all about varieties and genres of music coming together into a beautiful infusion for the pleasure of your senses.

This kumbh of literature has hosted nearly 2,000 speakers and welcomed over a million book lovers in the past decade. The 2019 edition of JLF will see over 350 speakers and influential personalities; the list is an amalgamation of writers, journalists, historians, thinkers and popular icons. Across nationalities and boundaries, JLF has managed to get together some of the most spectacular names that have influenced the literary and political worlds with their works.

A lot of them are holders of the Nobel Prize, the Man Booker, the Pulitzer, the Sahitya Akademi and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. JLF this time will also include a new genre - climate fiction - with several books talking about the debacle of climate change.

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for the bibliophiles Get your hands on the latest books by noted authors

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Being Reshma

Pan Macmillan In May 2014, a 17 year-old Reshma underwent the most horrific incident that would change her life forever. This novel is her story of rising from the tragedy to being the first acid attack survivor on the ramp of NYFW. Brilliantly worded,inspiring and life-affirming.

The Inhuman Race

Harper Collins A rare piece of sci-fi from, Yudhanajaya's book talks about what it means to be human and how history can come back to haunt us as we race into the future. Set in Ceylon in 2033, The Inhuman Race is a what-if scenario of how the world would be in future if the British Empire hadn't fallen.

The Fire Burns Blue

Westland The book is a comprehensive history of women’s cricket from the days of its origin in India. From the days of pioneers like Diana Eduljee and Shantha Rangaswamy in the early ‘70s to the stars of today like Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur, the book traces them all.

Random House The book is a compilation of the dramatic real life stories of four young people caught up in the mass exodus of Shanghai in the wake of China’s 1949 Communist revolution. It is a heartrending reminiscive account to the struggles faced by emigrants today. Helen Zia brilliantly evokes history and brings it to life.

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The Good Daughter

The Gilded Wolves Wednesday Books Set in a darkly glamorous world, the book is full of mystery, decadence, and dangerous but thrilling adventure.

The Power

Back Bay Books Riveting and immersive, the sci-fi novel's premise is women developing the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingers, thus, becoming the dominant gender.

The Light Over London

Gallery Books This sweeping story is a must-read for those who like to read about remarkable women rising to unpredictable challenges.

William Morrow Paperbacks This novel is a searing, spellbinding blend of a cold-case thriller and psychological suspense. Packed with twists and turns, brimming with emotion, The Good Daughter is about two sisters and two deadly attacks on the town of Pikeville.

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The airport is named after the 10th century Paramar King, Raja Bhoj.

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It is the second-largest airport of Madhya Pradesh with a footfall of more than 2,000 passengers per day.

Operations from the New Integrated Terminal Building were started in 2011. It now has a peakhour capacity of 700 passengers.

A 1 MW solar plant, commissioned at Bhopal Airport, caters to 1/3rd of the airport's power requirement.

Equipped with a beautiful airport terminal, the Raja Bhoj Airport has an amazing ambience and integrated passenger facilities.

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At the airport

Amish Tripathi's books have been published worldwide and have sold more than four million copies, making him one of the most influential authors in India

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Chandigarh International Airport, Chandigarh Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok

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ravelling for a vacation is a pleasure, which I have not had much of in the last few years. However, I do travel a lot for work, especially during the promotional phase of my books. Since I travel often for work, I fall under the frequent flyer category, which means I am introduced to different airports around the world.

Airports, in a sense, give you a primer to the city and country you are entering into.

They mark the first impression of the city you visit e.g. whether the region is well off or not. But airports also speak about the country’s culture and whether they have pride in their culture or not. Indian airports have improved dramatically over the last 10-15 years, from what were glorified bus stands to among the best

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airports in the world. However, most airports in India are obsessed with being ‘modern’ in the Western sense. These airports lack the essence of India in their architecture and design.

There are a few airports around the world that have excelled in the art of exhibiting their country’s cultural background through designs, architecture and installations such as the Suvarnabhumi Airport of Bangkok, which is perhaps the only airport in the world where I have seen a massive installation of the Sagar Manthan from our Indian Puranas, which the Thais also believe in.

Coming closer to home, the CSIA in Mumbai has beautifully displayed the art and culture of India. The airport showcases the diversity of India on

its walls and displays a multi-layered chronicle of the history and culture of our country. In league with Mumbai is the new Chandigarh International Airport, which also strives to portray the essence of Indian culture.

An incident I will always remember was when a reader who recognised me while I was walking to the washroom, came up to me and requested to take a selfie.

When I, in turn, requested him to wait a few minutes, since I wanted to go to the washroom, he said he’d probably miss his flight if he waited. Now, in my rush to go to the washroom, I hadn’t realised that he had left his spot in the line to board his aircraft. His urgency was justified. So we hurriedly clicked a selfie and rushed off to our respective doors.

(As told to Abhishek Chakraborty)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with other dignitaries at the inaugural ceremony of the Partners’ Forum 2018, in New Delhi on December 12, 2018

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The maternal, child and adolescent health care services Maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health have gained tremendous momentum since the Ministry of Health has launched several initiatives in this field

Improving the well-being of mothers, infants, and children is an important public health goal for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

A significant improvement is observed in this field over the last two decades. India’s maternal mortality ratio (MMR) has fallen from 556 per 100000 live births in the year 1990 to 130 in 2014–16 (SRS data). Under-five mortality rate (U5MR) in India has fallen significantly, from 126 per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 39 per 1,000 live births in 2016. Elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus, and polio has also helped India to fight against infant mortality.

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There has been a substantial increase in the number of the institutional deliveries in the last decade.

Institutional births have increased from 47.1 percent in 2007-08 to 78.9 percent in 2015-16 (NFHS4).

Recently the Partners’ Forum 2018 was hosted by the Government of India in association with the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) to bring together more than 1200 participants from 85 countries in New Delhi, to deliberate on issues of health and well-being of women, children and adolescents.

During the inaugural ceremony of the Partners’ Forum 2018, Prime

Minister Narendra Modi stated that India was one of the first countries to advocate focused attention on adolescents and implemented an extensive health promotion and prevention programme for them.

The Prime Minister also released the coffee table book ‘Proven Paths’, a compendium of 36 best practices in maternal, child and adolescent health.

Maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health have gained tremendous momentum since Ministry has launched several initiatives in this field. Strategic approach to reproductive, maternal, new-born, child and adolescent

Abhiyaan, Anaemia Mukt Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), MAA (Mothers’ Absolute Affection) programme for promoting breastfeeding, Mission Indradhanush to augment Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), the focus of Ministry is to strengthen the health care services for children, adolescents and pregnant and lactating mothers.

“We have witnessed an accelerated pace of reduction in maternal and child mortality that is much faster than the global average rate of decline and are poised to attain the related SDG targets much before the target deadline” JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare

health (RMNCH+A) with various interventions for each thematic area as ‘continuum of care’ is one of the initiatives implemented with the goal to improve child survival and safe motherhood.

RMNCH+A is aligned with the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health and its key programming tenets articulating well-defined targets to end preventable deaths, ensure health and well-being, and expand enabling environments, popularly known as the Survive, Thrive and Transform approach.

Government recognizes the crucial significance of the first 1,000 days in a child’s life. The first 1000 days of life - between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday - is a unique period of opportunity when the foundations for optimum health and development across the lifespan are established. Through a series of initiatives like the Poshan

Under Mission Indradhanush, 32.8 million children and 8.4 million pregnant women were vaccinated over the last three years. The number of vaccines under UIP has also increased from seven to 12, covering life threatening diseases like- pneumonia and diarrhoea.

For improving the health seeking behavior and nutrition of pregnant women and lactating mothers, maternity benefit is provided by the government in the form of cash incentive amounting to `5,000/in three installments on fulfilling specific conditions.

With increasing numbers of births in health facilities attention has shifted to the quality of care, as poor quality of care contributes to poor health outcomes. LaQshya - labour room quality improvement initiative has been launched by the Ministry with the goal to reduce preventable maternal and new-born mortality, morbidity and stillbirths associated with the care during delivery in labour room and maternity operation theater (OT) and ensure respectful maternity care.

Facility based new-born care system, which provides care to more than 1 million new-born babies through 794 special newborn care units, has served a successful model.

As a result, 840 additional lives of children under five are being saved each day in India as compared to four years back.

Facility based newborn care system, which provides care to more than 1 million new-born babies through 794 special newborn care units, has served a successful model Government is coming closer to achieve universal health coverage with the launch of Ayushman Bharat Yojana. It is a holistic scheme that covers all dimensions of health care namely - prevention, health promotion and primary care through 150 thousand health and wellness centres; as well as in patient care through PMJAY a public funded assurance scheme that provides care of up to ` 500 thousand annually to 550 million people, constituting about 40% of the nation’s population.

The concept of ‘Aspirational Districts’ wherein 117 lowest performing districts were identified for holistic development through a collaborative and multi-sectoral approach in the health and nutrition, WASH (water, sanitation & hygiene) and education sectors, will ensure the equal access of high quality health care to all people and address the disparities in health indicators in these states.

All women, children and adolescents have the human right to the highest attainable standard of health. The health of women and children is the cornerstone of public health. Healthy women and children create healthy societies.

Healthy societies, in turn, are the foundation upon which nations build successful economies and create prosperity for their people.

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Display of camels at the Rann Utsav

zvou s with Rann In a land as diverse as India, there is a fair amount of buzz and activity everywhere all year long.

Adding to the revelry, every winter, the beautiful landscape of Kutch in Gujarat, turns into a riot of colours

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ujarat is a land full of wonder that never fails to amaze you. The Rann Utsav, organised by the State Tourism Department, is an attempt to promote the image of Kutch as a celebratory land of art, crafts, music and dance. The grandest, largerthan-life celebration, the Tent City starts at Bhuj and eventually expands to take up a huge mass of the White Desert near Dhordo village. Be it with family or friends, the Rann Utsav is a festivity of local traditions that you absolutely must not miss. The spectacular sight of the full moon beaming down at the expanse of the desert is a serene sight that will leave a lasting impression on you. The sunrises are equally majestic and this is one holiday where you won't mind getting up early.

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The Rann Utsav houses approximately 400 tents, arranged in several

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Situated in close proximity to the venue, Sri Swaminarayan Temple is a marvel made of marble. The temple marks the spot where Swaminarayan sat with local holy men when he came through Bhuj. The temple street sparkles with festive lights during the Kutch festival.

C-shaped clusters including accommodation, two separate dining halls, a conference hall for large gatherings, a club house for indoor sports, a cafĂŠ and a rejuvenation centre for recreation.

The accommodation spans across categories of Rajwadi Suite, Premium Tents, Deluxe AC Swiss Cottages and Non-AC Swiss Cottages to suit all kinds of budgets. Sprawling across 5,00,000 sq. mt., Rann Utsav is a perfect blend of rustic charm and the luxury of urban amenities along with plush interiors and tasteful dĂŠcor, The elegant guesthouses here are mud structures decorated with mirror work and traditional paintings that give the artisans a platform to earn what they deserve while showcasing their skilled craftsmanship.

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The star attractions of the festival

2. Elegantlypainted walls at the Tent City at Dhordo 3. A view of the International kite flying festival in Rann of Kutch, which is held during the Rann Utsav

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how to reach The nearest airport is in Bhuj, situated at a distance of about 77 km.

Must-See Mandvi Beach houses the finest deluxe camps situated along the 1,666 km long Gujarat coastline.

USP The Tent City is a specially built temporary city that captures the ethnic beauty of Kutch.

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are the vast varieties of handicrafts on display and the exquisite cultural performances put up by local groups.

People flock to Rann Utsav to soak in the culture of Gujarat and splurge on the rare items that you won't find anywhere else. Decorated in lively colours, with soft white lights and ample space to move around, half of the tents at the festival have been allocated to individual crafts for the artisans to put their products on sale.

Embroidery works, wood carvings, hand-block printed materials, mudwall paintings, silver works, iron bells with copper coating and seashell toys are the most prominent finds here. Buy yourself a beautiful blockprinted bedspread, splurge on wooden showpieces or take back seashell souvenirs for friends!

After you have exhausted all your budget limits, kick back and soak in culture from around the world with musical and dance performances. The 2017-18 edition of Rann Utsav saw performances of Kirtidan Gadhvi Garba, Krishna Avatar Dance, Gujarati Folk Music, Kuchhi Folk Dance, African Tribal 32

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Dance and more scattered across the months. The 2018-19 edition promises more power-packed performances.

Recreation for Rejuvenation

Apart from the grand display of handicrafts, take your choice from the numerous recreational activities offered by the festival for your leisure. You can beat your buddies at a session of paintball or laze around the pool table, you can indulge in some brain-exercise with chess games at the Leisure Club or head to the Recreation Centre to just mingle with other visitors. Head out in the middle of the night, walking in the white expanse, to look up at the beautiful blanket of stars and let the amateur astronomer in you spot some

Exploring the Wild

A safari through the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary in the Little Rann of Kutch in northwest Gujarat is a unique experience. Get a chance to spot the Indian Wild Ass, as well as the chinkara, desert fox, jackal, desert cat, caracal, nilgai, wolf, blackbuck, and striped hyena. It is also home to nearly 350 different species of birds, main being the flamingo. aaiofficial

4. Paragliding in Rann Utsav 5. Entry gate of the Kutch festival 6. Gujarati snacks

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Courses and a Rappelling Wall. You can also rent an ATV and speed across the white expanse. Trikke Rides are a bit of a trend at the festival, where you can ride a three-wheeled scooter-like contraption that will make heads turn.

If the skies are calling you and you must go, take to paramotoring, a powered version of paragliding to take in scenic aerial views of the festival ground. Rann Utsav offers slow-paced rides on camel carts too!

Attractions galore constellations too. Rann Utsav also has facilities of a Club House, a Meditation Hall and an Art Gallery.

If you are looking to expand your travel ground outside the festival site, the Tourism Corporation also offers sightseeing tours for the patrons

Adventure Junkies

For those looking to find their thrill pill in the middle of the White Desert, the prominent Skyzilla is definitely the answer. Standing tall at a staggering 60 ft. the Skyzilla adventure tower is a heart-pumping centre of aerial sports.

Face your fears and test your courage with a variety of spaces like the Zipline Tower, the Sky Fall, Rock Climbing, Pendulum Swing and 18 different Rope

The region of Kutch is a good ground for cultural exploration. If you are looking to expand your travel ground outside the festival site, the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat also offers sightseeing tours, accommodation and food included, where you can explore sites of Kutch and visit Diu, Daman, Somnath, Dwarka, the beach, famous lakes, Ahmedabad, etc. The tourists are also given tours of popular cultural sights like the handicraft village Ludia and the eco-friendly Hodko village. The tours are really the perfect opportunity for a traveller to experience Gujarati zeal and culture with a heavy dosage of their hospitality.

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Turophile Having long enjoyed the textures of international cheese brands, Indian turophiles are now coming to appreciate what their own country has to offer Words: Purnima Sharma

1. Topli Nu Panir, an Indian cheese variety 2. Cheese deli

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Turning towards home, Indians are now devouring and experimenting with a vast range of cheese from chhurpi to chhuru and kalari to Kalimpong cheese. The plethora available is slowly but surely becoming a part of the foodie smorgasbord.

"Yes, the Indian gourmet may love his cheese imports like cheddar, camambert, parmesan, brie and feta, but he is also letting the quintessential Indian varieties become part of his everyday menu," says Sabyasachi better known as Chef Saby. The food creator has been doing his bit for promoting the scene by using a variety of desi cheeses such as Manali mozzarella and varieties from Kalimpong, Puducherry, Kutch and Kodaikanal in his food preparations.

Needless to say, the cheese platters that he creates look like works of art and are relished by his discerning clients.

Himalayan Kalari

India boasts of a great dairy culture and cheese, particularly from the Himalayan regions, forms an integral part of it. The kalari variety of cheese is made by the Gujjar and Backerwal nomads of Jammu & Kashmir. Cheese connoisseur Chris Zandee was fascinated to see the way the cheese is being prepared. "Kalari is more like mozzarella since it’s a soft, stretched cheese,” says the Dutchman who visited Pahalgam in 2007. It wasn't easy but his efforts paid off and today, this lean, low-fat content product that is made by the Himalayan Cheese company is finding markets across the country.

Indian-flavoured Cheddar

For more than 70 years, Mysuru has been offering the Indian-flavoured cheddar cheese crafted by the owners of Prakash Store. The essential flavour of this cheese comes mostly from the local milk used to make it infused with the vegetarian rennet (enzyme needed to coagulate the milk) used in the preparation. Anil

Prakash of Prakash Store says, "Hills offer a very conducive climate to cheesemakers; so we have the advantage of not just excellent organic milk but also a natural process in which the cheese is allowed to mature over periods ranging from one-and-half months to one year."

Happy that cheeses, besides paneer (cottage cheese), are finding popularity with foodies, maître fromager Aditya Raghavan who is familiar with the many indigenous varieties claims, "They’ve been used by our chefs and cooks for centuries and stand apart for their interesting and unusual taste."

Raghavan gives examples of chhurpi – both the soft and hard varieties – that comes from different Himalayan regions like Sikkim; the Kalimpong cheese made of cow and yak milk produced in areas around Darjeeling; the 400-year-old bandel that was introduced when the Portuguese set up their colony in West Bengal’s Bandel village using indigenous

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methods and the topli nu paneer, a Parsi delicacy that is very close to the Portuguese queijo fresco, among others.

Cheesing the Country

AT A GLANCE Chhurpi

Coming from the Himalayan regions, this Italian ricottalike cheese is prepared with buttermilk.

Bandel

Famous for its Portuguese influence, this cheese is dried and then smoked and salted over fire.

It's best eaten when crumbled into salads or cooked in pasta.

Giving Raghavan company are many chefs across the country who are working to create awareness about indigenous cheese through attractive platters and recipes. Having just curated the menu of the newly-opened Vagator Beach Shack in Gurugram, Sidharth Behera says. "We have a great tradition of cheeses that need to be explored and glorified. And already, many of our dishes that are made using desi cheese are proving to be very popular." The mixologist is also helping his restaurant create its own brand of cheese "with a lot of herbs and spices from across the country" in it.

Kalari

Par t of many street-food preparations in Kashmir, this popular brand has a brown crispy layer outside with the inside being soft, creamy and gooey.

Topli Nu Panir

Associated with the Parsi community, this moist, salty, silken variety stands apart with its use of rennet. It is made in cane baskets.

Kalimpong cheese

Introduced to the Darjeeling region by priests of UK origin, this tangy variety is fairly close to Wales' Caerphilly cheese and is best enjoyed with a sandwich.

Chhena

This cheese curd is made from milk and with drops of lemon juice being added to it. It becomes part of many Bengali sweets such as sandesh.

Chhuru

Hailing from the Nepalese regions, it comes with a pleasant, sweet taste. It is left out in a cool place till it gets a blue mold.

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Prayagraj Kumbh 2019

An age-old tradition

The legendary confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna awaits millions of devotees from different parts of the country

Uttar Pradesh is often considered a mirror of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall development.

This vast and densely-populated state has been witnessing steady transformation over the past one year after a new and dynamic government initiated several projects. Now, the state is poised to emerge as an example of change that can be brought about by a committed and forward-looking government.

In keeping with the thought of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi, the focus now is on creating longterm and sustainable foundation for socio-economic development, that would come from a combination of

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better and stronger infrastructure, creation of facilities for the people and industry, conserving natural resources and ushering in an era of growth for all.

It is in this context that the recent visit of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttar Pradesh provided a direction for the future. The Prime Minister visited two important places in eastern UP., namely, Rae Bareli and Prayagraj. Incidentally it was the first visit of the Prime Minister to Rae Bareli.

It is noteworthy that Rae Bareli has undergone a rapid transformation

with the establishment of the Modern Rail Coach Factory (MRCF) of the Indian Railways. MRCF produces state-of-the-art LHB Anubhuti coaches, which have ergonomically designed cushioned seats, LCD screens, modular toilets and stylish interiors. The factory has come up on a total area of 541 hectares and at present produces over 1,400 rail coaches a year and it is expected to roll out 5,000 coaches in the next few years.

The Prime Minister flagged off the 900th coach and a Humsafar rake built at the factory, located in Lalganj in Rae Bareli. The MRCF has

be completed well in time before the rush of pilgrims begins. The Sangam area, where the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati merge, will see the turnout of millions of people every day during the Kumbh. The Kumbh Mela starts from January 15, 2019 on Makar Sankranti with the first Shahi Snan, and it will come to an end on March 5, 2019.

Yogi Adityanath Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

emerged as a large employer for the local youths who now do not have to move from the district to bigger cities.

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for development projects worth `1100 crore. These projects are related to improvement in infrastructure and urban amenities.

He also inaugurated the Rae BareliBanda highway, constructed at a cost of `558 crore. It will provide quick and easy connectivity to Banda, an important town in the Bundelkhand region of the state. A branch of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is also coming up in Rae Bareli, and work on this project is continuing at a fast pace.

A new chapter in Prayagraj Prayagraj is host to the Kumbh beginning from next month which will see the convergence of millions of devotees from all over the world.

The city is getting transformed to accommodate pilgrims, tourists and other interested visitors. Several projects related to road widening, road designing, laying down new roads, construction of flyovers, culverts, new structures etc are going on at a rapid pace and are expected to

To prepare the city to deal with the situation, several new projects were inaugurated by the Prime Minister during his visit to Prayagraj. Among the significant schemes are two sewerage infrastructure projects worth `199.65 crore under Namami Gange Programme in Prayagraj.

He also laid the foundation for two projects worth `1671.59 crore at another event. The first of these is an Interception & Diversion (I&D) project with STP for Naini, Phaphamau and Jhusi area with a sanctioned cost of `767.59 crore and sewerage network length of 16.41 km.

Under Namami Gange Programme, 10 STP projects have been sanctioned at an estimated cost of `2915.78 crore for creation of 779 km sewerage network and construction of 8 STPs having total capacity of 191 MLD. Till now, 4 projects have been completed leading to the creation of sewage treatment capacity of 119 MLD. Other works in Prayagraj under the National Mission for Clean Ganga: Kumbh 2019 includes setting up 27,500 toilets and 20,000 urinals, for which financial assistance of Rs. 113 crore is given. For Solid Waste Management, financial assistance of `3.6 crore has been given for 16,000 dustbins and lining bags. A trash skimmer has been deployed for collection of floating trash from the river surface and is already in operation. In addition, for the regular cleaning of 21 ghats a project has

ATTRACTIONS OF KUMBH 2019 PESHWAI (PRAVESHAI)

Out of all the major festivities during Kumbh, “Peshwai” holds a significant place. Peshwai is the local dialect for the word “Praveshai” which denotes the grand procession carried out to mark the beginning of the Kumbh Mela by welcoming people from all around the world. In this procession, saints arrive in Kumbh along with their groups on elephants, horses and lavish carriages with bands. In addition, to welcome the procession of Akhadas and to further enhance its grandeur, large numbers of people provide their services as attendants and shower petals of flowers on the passing procession. The atmosphere during Peshwai is that of festivity and enthusiasm. Special routes are demarcated for these processions that are led by saints from various Akharas.

TOURIST WALKS

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has unveiled Tourist Walks and introduced new routes for the tourists visiting Allahabad.

The Sangam Walk Starting Point of Trail: Shankar Viman Mandapam Stop 1: Bade Hanumanji Temple Stop 2: Patalpuri Mandir Stop 3: Akshya Vat Stop 4: Allahabad Fort Stop 5: Ram Ghat

WATERWAYS

Waterways are of major importance and have been serving the human civilisation since ancient times through rivers, lakes and oceans.

Water tourism has always been an important part of overall tourism industry. For the holy event of Kumbh Mela, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is organising ferry services on the river Yamuna near Sangam Ghat.

The route for this service will start from Sujawan Ghat to Rail Bridge (Naini Side) to Boat Club Ghat to Saraswati Ghat and ends at Kila Ghat. Multiple terminals are being constructed on this stretch of 20kms and boats and vessels will be provided by Mela Authority to create better pilgrim experience.

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ATTRACTIONS OF KUMBH 2019 LASER LIGHT SHOW

To enhance the experience of the large influx of Pilgrims, patrons, domestic and international tourists expected to visit the Kumbh Mela 2019, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has planned for a Laser Light and Sound Show that shall be operational from December 2018 onwards at the Prayagraj Fort Wall.

CULTURAL EVENTS

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has mobilised the state cultural department for exhibiting the rich and diverse cultural heritage that India possesses. The Kumbh Mela 2019 shall feature 5 cultural Pandals for displaying a series of cultural events ranging from musical performances to traditional and folk dances on a daily basis from January 2019 onwards. Ganga Pandal will be the mega structure among all pandals for hosting all the major events. Pravachan Pandal and 4 convention centres equipped with state-of-the-art facilities are being created to host various spiritual events.

THEMATIC GATES

The 2019 Kumbh Mela shall also witness over 25 temporary thematic gates which will mark the approach roads to the Mela Area and entrance to various sectors in the Mela Area. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has adopted an innovative solution to increase the aesthetic value of the Kumbh Mela by designing and producing over 25 temporary thematic gates that shall be strategically placed. Each gate will have its own identity, will be strongly rooted in the local context and deeply inspired by the culture, tradition and socioreligious factors. Vernacular construction methods shall be used and above all, practicality and reusability are being taken into consideration.

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been sanctioned at an estimated cost of `3.3 crore. A project for construction of 6 ghats and 3 crematoria of `88.03 crore has also been sanctioned.

Bamrauli Airport terminal unveiled Another long-standing requirement of Prayagraj has been met with the commissioning of the new airport terminal building at Bamrauli. The new building, having an area of 6,700 square metre, can handle 300 passengers in a peak hour. The Prime Minister unveiled the new airport complex which has been completed at a cost of `164 crore in record 11 months.

Integrated Control Command Centre For the first time, an Integrated Control Command Centre has been established in the Kumbh region so that any incident can be monitored directly. Films based on administrative schemes, messages from the Prime Minister and Chief Minister as well as different information and messages based on the needs of the Mela administration will be broadcast.

These messages and information

will be centrally controlled by the Integrated Control Command Center.

Devotees can now visit Akshay Vat Another important gift to devotees is that they can now visit the historic Akshaya Vat in Prayagraj. The Prime Minister visited the Akshaya Vat and said that devotees will be able to offer prayers at Akhsay Vat, which has been under closure for years, during Kumbh.

Akshay Vat has been held in high reverence by devotees, but it had been confined to the fort for a long time and therefore entry to the site was restricted. Now, during the Kumbh, devotees will be allowed to visit the sacred tree and offer prayers.

They will also be able to visit the famed Saraswati Koop, another highly revered site.

Foolproof security arrangements To ensure foolproof security during the Kumbh, a team of National Security Guards (NSG) will camp permanently in the Kumbh Mela area to assist the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police in

the State Government has achieved a record in the current year in procurement of wheat by government agencies. The State Government has ensured that farmers got the enhanced minimum support price.

On the front of infrastructure, a milestone is coming up in eastern Uttar Pradesh in the form of the Purvanchal Expressway. Work on this mega project was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July.

case of any need. The ATS personnel have already been deployed all over the Kumbh Mela area, spread over 3,200 hectares on the banks of rivers Ganga and Yamuna. The Mela area has been divided into 20 sectors. All the 40 police stations in the city and Mela area had been connected with Quick Response Teams (QRT) while the ATS field units had been made active.

Several schemes have been put under implementation for Ayodhya, Mathura and Varanasi as well. These include an airport and a new medical college in Ayodhya, besides Ramayana and Krishna circuits in the pilgrim cities of Varanasi and Mathura.

of international institutions from around the world to discuss ways to accelerate economic development in the state. The State has taken a great leap forward in ensuring ease of doing business. It has put in place a system to ensure speed, transparency and efficiency at every step of setting up business.

On the front of industrial development, the success of Uttar Pradesh has been noteworthy. The huge success of the Uttar Pradesh Investors' Summit in February 2018 in Lucknow saw the coming together of top industrialists of India, besides heads of states and governments, ministers, leaders from the corporate world, senior policy makers, heads

The state also has the proud distinction of launching a unique initiative known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;One District One Productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (ODOP) scheme, under which exclusive products ranging from machinery to handicraft, food items, hardware, IT services, agriculture implements, automobile accessories and much more are being promoted all over the State.

UP moves ahead with developmentoriented State Government Uttar Pradesh is undergoing a massive transformation with the successful implementation of several schemes for overall development. In less than two years, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has initiated projects on the fronts of infrastructure, industrial growth, health, power, agriculture, tourism and social harmony. The state has attracted huge investment in various sectors of industries.

Measures taken by the state Government for the welfare of farmers and for the agriculture sector in general are showing a far-reaching impact. Facilities for farmers have been enhanced and expanded and

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French Quarter Immaculate lanes lined with trees and old villas on either side and the wafting aroma of freshly-baked breads; this is the charm of South India's French Quarter, Puducherry Words: Bindu Gopal Rao

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ive time a break. The tourism departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tagline for Puducherry could not be more apt.

The only Union Territory located in South India, Pondicherry or Puducherry as it is now called, was once a French colonial settlement.

Today, it is a small region that merges its French legacy with contemporary urban lifestyle seamlessly to create an alluring character that draws you to it again and again.

Home to probably the only international community living space Auroville, Puducherry in Tamil Nadu is certainly like no other. From the beachfront, seaside promenade that offers stunning views of the mustard-hued colonial villas to the chic boutiques and cafes, there is something enduringly charming about this beach town. So on your next visit, do make sure you experience the sights and sounds of the city in its entirety and bask in the glory of the old-world charm.

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Puducherry is known the world-over for its abundance of tourist attractions; Aurobindo Ashram being one of them.

The ashram and everything to do with its founder Sri Aurobindo, is what gives Puducherry its unique character. Built in 1926, this place is thronged by visitors, and not just spiritual seekers. Even while you are requested to maintain silence, the calmness of this place, the beautiful setting amidst nature and the plethora of flowers that cover the resting place of the saint will leave you feeling relaxed and serene. Located in the white town side of the French Quarter, the ashram must be on your to-visit list while you are in Pondy.

An important landmark here is the Manakula Vinayagar Temple, dedicated to the god of prosperity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ganesha.

The Manakula Vinayagar Temple is close to the Aurobindo Ashram and, in contrast, is a bustling hub of activity.

Interestingly, this temple is said to have been in existence even before the

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French colonised Puducherry in 1666.

The colourful temple is painted in bright shades and covers an area of 7,913 sq. ft.

It has an outer facade, a temple tower, an 18 feet-tall, gold-plated tower, a front facade, a main temple and a Sanctum sanctorum. The main deity is decorated beautifully and all around it are different forms of the elephant-headed god. The star attraction here is an elephant at the entrance of the temple who is known to give blessings and attracts tourists from different parts of the globe.

Another major landmark here is Auroville.

Sri Aurobindo's spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa, also known as the Mother, founded Auroville, meaning City of Dawn in 1968. Her aim was to create a town where people of all nationalities could

live together in harmony akin to a utopian community. The Matrimandir structure, a key attraction here, is a futuristic-looking golden sphere. The place is calm and serene and is ideal for meditation. In fact, what was once a barren plateau has today become a thriving, lush green forest that also houses a shopping arcade and plenty of organic stores. The City of Dawn, as it is known, has accommodation options as well. Patrons can also get involved in various activities through volunteer work. Apart from being an abode for meditation and a zone to connect with self, Auroville is also a great place to stock up on souvenirs. One can shop for Pondy's famed ceramic artefacts while taking a stroll around the shopping stalls in Auroville.

Puducherry is also home to a total of 32 churches including the Church of Our Lady of Angels, Sacred Heart Church, Dupleix Church and Immaculate Conception Cathedral among the bigger ones. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus dates back to the early 20th century.

Apart from the spiritual aspect, the French architecture in these churches is admirable. Puducherry has a history of being ruled by the French, the British and the Dutch and the Pondicherry museum houses various relics and artefacts that belong to these periods. The museum also houses sculptures and other archaeological findings from the Arikamedu Roman settlement, sculptures from Pallava, Chola and Vijaynagar times, French period furniture, bronze sculptures and old Tanjore paintings among others.

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For those looking for adventure, Temple Adventures is everything you need. It is a premiere 5-star PADI Dive Centre and Instructor Development Centre, the only one in the East Coast of India.

They offer diving lessons education for various levels of experience.

6. Entry to a colonial building in the French Quarter 7. Display of masks of an evil god at an arts and crafts stall in market

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Quite a happening place, Puducherry is not just about sightseeing but is also a haven for travellers looking to connect with self. You can go volunteering at any of the NGOs or in Auroville or one can head to the many meditation retreats in and around Puducherry. You can opt for thrilling experiences with activities like surfing, scuba diving, bird watching, parasailing, etc.

beach town

This coastal town also has four beaches.

At the centre of town is the Promenade Beach, which is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. In fact traffic, is banned during specific hours to allow locals to enjoy the sea. There is a walkway on one side and the other side is dotted with restaurants, shops and hotels.

Situated in close proximity to the Promenade Beach, The French War

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A famous landmark for food in Puducherry is Le Dupleix. A visit to this quaint cafe calls for trying their musthave dishes, including their famous French onion soup. They are also known for serving the best fusion food.

Memorial is a simple construction of four pillars built in memory of the French soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. A statue of Mahatma Gandhi is also close by and is surrounded by 8 monolithic granite pillars dating back to 17th century.

The other beaches that are away from the city are the Paradise Beach, Auroville Beach and Serenity Beach that are well maintained.

All in all, Puducherry strikes an apt balance between the past and the present. In this union territory, the past plays an important role reflected in its architecture, food and culture while the modern amenities of the present give you a holiday with all the comforts.

A famous destination, Puducherry's claim to fame are its varied offerings for tourists coming from different walks of life.

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handmade in india Each state in India is known for its striking handicraft.

Despite a wave of globalisation, the traditional skills of the craftsmen are still widely appreciated for their exquisiteness Words: Sonya Every state in India has its own rich cultural heritage; an endowment that has been passed down centuries. One such manifestation of the cultural heritage are the vast variety of handicrafts that India is renown for. Skilled craftsmen with decades of experience, an ever-growing industry co-existing peacefully with globalisation and impeccable art, a traveller gets to experience all this across the Indian landscape. From Rajasthan in the west to Bengal in the east, from Himachal in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south, the Indian territory has exemplary crafts to its name that adorn the everyday life...

blue pottery from rajasthan

With an unending array of colours and pretty motifs, ever so elegant and delicate, the craft of blue pottery found in Jaipur has become a famous symbol of Rajasthan.

The art form stands distinguished from most other pottery for its use of a special dough created by mixing together quartz stone powder, powdered glass, multani mitti and borax, gum and water. The semitransparent pottery is mostly decorated with bird and animal motifs. Glazed and low-fired the final blue pottery comes in forms of pots, vases, home decor, tiles, door knobs, plates and much more.

Blue, yellow, green and white are the most prevalently used colours in this pottery, most of them derived from cobalt and copper. The usage of blue colour and motifs are said to have Persian origins while craftsmen have also developed several contemporary patterns, including floral, geometric designs, animals and birds.

They also use images of many deities.

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terracotta from west bengal west Bengal

Lending a unique identity to the distinctive culture of West Bengal, Terracotta art resembles lyrical poetry in its imagery. Derived from the Latin phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;terra coctaâ&#x20AC;? meaning baked earth, the exclusive craft of terracotta is shaped out of glazed or unglazed clay. The final ceramic bodied are beautifully decorated with spectacular designs and intricate carvings once they have been baked at a temperature of 700-800 °C, making them stiff and steady. The clay used in terracotta craft is generally a blend of two or more types, found in river beds, pits and drains.

Back in the 16th century, the Malla rulers of Bankura popularised the forms of terracotta art by illustrating the Krishna sect on the walls of their beautiful temples. The finest designs of terracotta sheets are found in Murshidabad, Birbhum, Jessore, Hooghly and Digha towns of West Bengal.

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dhokra from chhattisgarh A land of rich culture and heritage, Chhattisgarh is also home to the famed folk style Dhokra Art. Inspired by the tribal themes of mythical creatures, human figures, animals and natural shapes, the art involves non-ferrous metal being cast into various products through lost-wax casting.

Believed to be to one of the oldest, Dhokra craft belongs to the primeval times of the Mohenjodaro and Harappa. The artefacts prepared from Dhokra technique use cow dung, paddy husk, red soil and beeswax in their preparation.

Dhokra artists, concentrated in the Bastar region, practice an eco-friendly craft that uses scrap bass metal. Not only is the material locally-sourced, the tools too are handmade, including the hammer, mallet, chisel, plier, tongs, etc.

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Tanjore Paintings from Tamil Nadu

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Originated during the 16th century, under the reign of the Cholas, Tanjore Painting is the native art form of Thanjavur, formerly known as Tanjore. Tanjore paintings shine with vibrant colours, which have a dense composition and rich surface. Semi-precious stones, pearls and glass pieces add grandeur to these paintings.

The leitmotif of Tanjore paintings revolves around Hindu Gods and Goddesses and saints.

Painted on a cloth pasted over a solid wooden plank, Tanjore paintings have the main figure always painted at the centre. Beautiful laces or threads are also used at times to ornament the painting. Wafer thin sheets of gold are glued in relief and painted in bright colours to give a three-dimensional effect.

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Maps not to scale and for representational purpose only.

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pattachitra from odisha One of the few art forms that has survived over a thousand years of development and change, Pattachitra is an intricate and artistic form of folk art, literally meaning â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Picture on cloth canvasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The art form is simple and rustic in its appearance but tells historical chronicles. Famous Pattachitra artwork speaks stories of celebrated idols like all 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, episodes from the epic Ramayana, the saga of Mahabharata and others through its amazing representations.

Composing a Pattachitra demands immense patience, intense hard work and skilled craftsmanship. The time taken to

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paint a Pattachitra might extend from 15 days to several months. The careful depiction, nimble-fingered play of lines and colours and flawless concoction of aesthetic themes make Pattachitra paintings stand out. Themed around religious and cultural facets, inspired by sects worshipping Lord Jagannath and the Vaishnava sect, Pattachitra is made of 100 per cent natural colours that are prepared by chitrakars (artists) using ancient methods. Interestingly, the white colour used here is made from conch shells, red from a mineral called hingula and yellow from a stone called harikala.

Blue is another colour that is prevalently used in this form of art.

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New Delhi World Book Fair 2019 The largest book fair of the Afro-Asian region – the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), from 5 to 13 January 2019 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, is organized by the National Book Trust, India, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in collaboration with ITPO (under Ministry of Commerce). The book fair will have more than 600 exhibitors & publishers from India and abroad.

With about 1700 stalls, participants from more than 20 countries will mark their presence at the 27th edition of the book fair.

Aesthetically designed and aptly named Lekhak Manch, Sahitya Manch, Conversations, and Reflections, the Author’s Corners created in various halls of the Fair provide the right platform for dialogues, panel discussions, book launches for the domestic publishers, authors and book lovers.

The New Delhi Rights Table offers B2B matchmaking sessions among publishers in a refreshingly new business ambiance. The unique format of this event enables Indian as well as foreign exhibitors to book their own Rights Table, meet each other and present their products and ideas.

Every New Delhi World Book Fair takes up a Theme to focus and explore various aspects of an area of intellectual activity having some pronounced social relevance. This year, in the 2019 edition, the theme of NDWBF is focused on “Readers With Special Needs”, with emphasis on the reading needs of general public, especially children, with special needs. A number of activities promoting children’s literature and reading habit such as skits, dramas, street plays, musical presentations, storytelling sessions, workshops, panel discussions etc. will be organised.

British Polo Day celebrates its 8th visit to India

by His Highness, Maharaja Gaj Singh II of MarwarJodhpur. The world’s business, cultural and lifestyle leaders came together over several games of polo. On the ground, the British Army VistaJet team lost to Jodhpur II 2-5 for the Umaid Bhawan Palace Cup while Jodhpur I, who took on Mundota for the Yuvraj Shivraj Singh of Jodhpur plate, saw the game ending in a 5-5 honourable draw.

British Polo celebrated its 8th edition in India recently, which presented by Chelsea Barracks in association with VistaJet. With the royal families of Rajasthan – Jaipur and Jodhpur – at the helm of affair, the India edition concluded with two exciting days of polo and grandeur evenings hosted

With founders Tom Hudson and Ben Vestey, the colourful guest list included HRH Gaj Singh of Jodhpur; Padmanabh Singh, polo player and from the royal family of Jaipur; Polo player Angad Kalaan; Countess Sheena Boisgelin, India Head for Vistajet among others. A grand total of £38,000 was raised for 'Head Injuries Through Sport', a charity close to the heart of British Polo Day. Ben Vestey, CEO and Partner of British Polo Day said: “British Polo Day is delighted to be returning to Jodhpur for the 8th year running, the event that is a magnificent jewel in the BPD crown. British business continues to prosper in India, and myself and Chairman Tom Hudson are delighted that British Polo Day can be a part of this success story."

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Indian weddings are known for their intriguing rituals, colourful outfits and gregarious spirit. They continue to be entrenched in tradition, even as they embrace a modern aesthetic Words: Ganesh V 54

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n India, November marks the beginning of winter. More importantly, it brings with it one of the most exciting happenings of the season—weddings. Wedding fever escalates throughout the country, especially in north and west India. ‘Tis the season of shopping sprees, feverish planning, endless arrangements and, of course, love! It is the season when thousands of people enter an unsettling yet undoubtedly thrilling phase of their lives—marriage, and they begin this remarkable journey with a celebration of grand proportions.

In recent times though, the typical Indian wedding has undergone an interesting shift—it has embraced modern, Western influences in a uniquely Indian manner.

Let’s follow the journey of the constantly evolving big, fat Indian wedding. . .

Large-Hearted Diverse Customs

Traditionally, Indian weddings have been colourful affairs and hold several traditions within their folds. They throw up enough anecdotes to regale several generations of the family.

In contrast to most weddings in Western nations, the Indian version, especially North of the Vindhyas, is a pointedly more convivial affair. Prosperous families from certain communities invite as many as a thousand or more people to their weddings! In the run-up to the big day, the house turns into a “shaadi ka ghar” (“house of wedding”), decked up like a bride itself. Children run amok and family members look suitably agitated as they supervise arrangements. During the three or four days of the wedding, friends become family and are pulled into the fun, frolic and frenzy that accompany this event. It is common to see relatives and friends being pressed into service as interim chauffeurs or messengers.

Foreigners witnessing this spectacle are usually overwhelmed at first but gradually warm up to the experience.

Heterogeneity is another characteristic of Indian weddings. Given the large number of communities across the country, we find a wide range of interesting nuptial

In recent times, weddings in India have undergone a shift and embraced the modern, Western influences in a uniquely Indian manner ceremonies and rituals. For instance, the kasi yatra (the groom embarking on a mock journey to Varanasi, supposedly renouncing the world) and oonjal (in which the couple sits on an ornate swing, while elders in the family bestow their blessings upon them and sing traditional songs) are two high points of Iyer weddings in Tamil Nadu, while North Indians eagerly look forward to the grand baraat (the wedding procession). Kashmiri Nath, a chef and food writer based in Guwahati, talks fondly of the juron. In an Assamese wedding, the groom’s family visits the bride’s house the day before the wedding for this ceremony. They hand over the wedding attire and jewellery to the bride, after which the groom’s mother applies sindoor (vermillion powder) on the bride’s forehead. This is followed by a grand feast.

Surprisingly, the groom’s mother does not attend the wedding ceremony the next day. Instead, she waits at home and makes

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arrangements to receive the bride when she arrives post-wedding.

Changing Aesthetic

Today, a 5-star hotel or a seaside resort is as likely to host a wedding as a conventional marriage hall (or chatram, as they call it in the South). Much depends upon the budget for the wedding and the sensibilities of the families. Gargi Guha, Director of Public Relations at The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru, believes that more urban weddings are embracing Western ideas now. “For instance, some families want champagne-popping and cake-cutting included in the ceremonies, something that was unheard of even a decade ago.’ she says. Adds Srishti Arya, a wedding choreographer based in Mumbai, "Unlike earlier times, many Indian couples are stepping down from the wedding stage and mingling with the guests during the wedding.”

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Indian cinema has influenced the way people perceive weddings these days. The choreographed dances, sets and props that one sees on the big screen could well be seen at your neighbour’s wedding too! This has spawned an entire industry centered on weddings, a fact that would have sounded bizarre two decades ago.

Many weddings in the cities are done finely by a professional wedding planner, choreographer, décor stylist and make-up artist on-hand throughout the functions.

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Themed parties and video shoots are the in thing. Says Srishti “I have organised board game nights, Sufi nights, casino nights and more, a day or two before the wedding.” Several families also insist that she choreograph Bollywoodinspired dances involving the family for the pre-nuptial functions such as sangeet (a musical program held by the bride for her guests) and mehendi (where henna is applied on the bride’s hands).

Changes are being rung-in on the dining table too. For instance, Shyamala and Achuthan, who got married recently, served a fully vegan lunch at their wedding. The latest fad is fusion food, where a kitschy mix of entrées is served to guests. Neetha Bhoopalam, a Bengaluru-based food consultant, says, “Menu planners and caterers can have a great time designing creative menus.

Recently, I curated a menu that was mainly based on millets, a super-grain that is staging a comeback.”

Usually, the elders in the family want a more traditional affair, while the to-beweds wish to experiment. Most often,

1. The bride's sisters steal the groom's shoes as a ritual 2. Indian bride showing off her henna 3. Bride and groom at the mandap 4. Musicians at a South Indian wedding

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they end up striking a balance. In mixedcommunity weddings, the wedding ceremony draws from both sets of traditions, usually resulting in a culturally enriching and enlightening experience for all involved.

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My Wedding, My Way

Individualism is coming to the fore in urban weddings, with many couples being involved in the planning and preparation for the event. Reena Edward Alex, a wedding décor stylist in Bengaluru, has had some of her clients cite very definite preferences for the décor, food and other arrangements. “Couples want their wedding to reflect their personality and individual tastes.” One finds instances where the bride and groom have designed the invitation cards themselves, curated the food menu and even decided the guest list, something that was traditionally the parents’ prerogative. New-generation couples are keen to experiment with fun ideas. Kirti Samant, a Bengaluru-based wedding planner, recalls the case of a couple who brought in food trucks to serve lunch at their wedding! In another instance she narrates, a Punjabi groom

Most weddings in India involve the tradition of Sapta-Padi or Saat Phere (seven rounds) that are vows taken while the bride and groom take rounds around a fire.

The vows involve them building a life together, a protected home and how they will take care of each other through every circumstance. The groom ties the mangalsutra at the end of the seven rounds.

brought his Tamil bride to the wedding hall in an auto that was plastered with a whimsical montage of images, including those of Rajinikanth, a Punjabi actor, butter chicken and so on.

And then, there are those who have a low-waste wedding, to minimise the ecologically unfriendly footprint of the event by opting for eco-friendly decoratives. At their wedding, Shyamala and Achuthan used cutlery that was made entirely of steel (so that it could be washed and reused). The cutlery itself was rented.

There were no single-use disposables such as plastic cups, water was served from steel jugs and the leftover food was immediately donated to an orphanage.

And finally, the organic waste generated was sent for composting.

These are interesting times for urban Indian weddings. They are contemporising themselves by marrying old customs with new ideas, underlining the fact that they are a clear reflection of a constantlyevolving society. At their very core though, they continue to be large-hearted, boisterous affairs.

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watch your weight Worried to gain a few extra kilos this season? Here are some facts associated with weight loss to help you waltz through the chill

follow Jaggery, rich in antioxidants, is a must-have during winters.

This winter, make turmeric the companion you were seeking for in this nippy weather.

Sesame helps to keep body warm and increase the immunity at the same time. The oil in the seeds helps generate body heat.

Sleep helps prevent putting on weight. It is important to have adequate sleep if one wants a healthy life. Sleep deprivation leads to craving for high calorie foods.

Amid the many hundreds of diet books are really only four basic rules for weight loss, to eat carbs in the form of whole grains or fibre, avoid trans and saturated fats, eat lean protein, and eat lots of fruits and veggies.

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Avoid resorting to pills for weight loss. While weight loss pills may help a person lose weight temporarily, they can cause other side effects, such as severe mood swings and depression.

aining weight is easy but it is especially so in winter when the days are shorter and one is more prone to being inactive.

So, be more careful of what you eat, how much you eat and what time do you eat besides ensuring that you get sufficient exercise to keep you healthy and stress-free. With several myths associated with weight loss, here are some facts that you should know:

Stress is a major contributing factor to weight gain. Stress can trigger cravings for carb-rich snack foods which tend to calm stress hormones.

Weight loss is gradual in most people and that is what one needs to

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

beware of. The season of joy should be done without piling on pounds. The emphasis should be less on weight loss and more on maintaining your weight and that is possible only if you regularly consume a healthy, nourishing diet and follow an exercise routine.

Sedentary lifestyle is the worst thing for weight-loss. The longer a person sits, the more likely they are to die an early death. Simply getting off of a chair and moving helps turn on fat burning enzymes and increase blood flow.

Sitting at desk burns 83 calories per hour. Standing at desk burns 115 calories per hour.

Keep the above facts in mind and you will be able to enjoy the bounties of the winter or festive season without the scales tilting in a way you don't want them to!

About the Author

Avni Kaul is a nutritionist and wellness coach, founder of Nutri Activania, certified diabetes educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation

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Ignore Asset Allocation at your own peril All of us live in concrete jungles that our cities have become over time. The term is coined after the single most important constituent used in construction i.e.

Concrete, which is a mixture of sand, cement and water. So can you use only one of these or for that matter, mix these Ashok T. Kanawala, in any proportion and make concrete?

Vice President - Obviously, you cannot. If there is too Products & Business much or too little water or any other Development, HDFC constituents, the chemical reaction is Asset Management Co. Ltd. adversely affected with the outcome being weak concrete and a potentially dangerous foundation for the structure. In essence, this is what asset allocation is all about. Asset Allocation is the concrete by which investors can build a strong foundation for their investment portfolio by ensuring that portfolio not only comprises various asset classes but also in the right proportion based on various factors. Most investors overlook the importance of asset allocation and end up fixating on selecting the best stocks, bonds etc. While the pursuit for better returns is understandable given human desire to get rich quickly, even astute investors cannot select the best ideas and predict asset class winners all the time. In a nutshell, if one was capable of selecting the best moneymaking ideas all the time, asset allocation would be as irrelevant as telegram is today. In reality though, no one is capable of doing that.

Different asset classes take turns in leading the market.

By diversifying your investments across asset classes, you reduce the downside of being whipsawed by turns in asset class cycles. Although, the flipside being that at any given point in time your portfolio would also be exposed to an asset class which is underperforming. While asset allocation is necessary for all investors, there is no ‘one size fits all’ allocation suitable for all. There are many factors that need to be considered in unison to determine the ideal asset allocation for an investor.

• Age and time horizon • Psychological risk tolerance • Financial Circumstances • Source of Income Once your asset allocation is in place, it stills needs to be monitored and portfolio rebalanced from time to time as different asset classes do not move in sync. In absence of periodic readjustment, your portfolio could go haywire defeating the purpose of asset allocation itself. Seeking advice from a trusted financial advisor can go a long way in formulating the right asset allocation strategy for you. A 2,000 study by Ibbotson and Kaplan showed that more than 90% of portfolio returns are attributable to asset allocation.

Although, this observation dealt with institutional investors, it does emphasise the oft-ignored role of asset allocation in wealth creation. As investors, it is certainly prudent to follow the old cliché of not putting all your eggs in one basket.

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Jagruti - spreading awareness about voting

Jagruti, a student led campaign by REVA University under the aegis of RELA: REVA Electoral Literacy Association; as the very name suggests is an awareness, an awakening that needs to be rekindled and reawakened amongst the masses, who are the voters and the most integral part of a Democracy.

This campaign was inaugurated on November 16, 2018. Shri Sanjiv Kumar, IAS, Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka was the Chief Guest of this event. Shri Sreenivasachary, IAS (Retd.,), State Election Commission was the Guest of Honour of this event and Dr P Shyama Raju, Hon’ble Chancellor, REVA University presided over the event. Jagruti, a movement to build voting awareness amongst the local populace, is the brainchild of the Chancellor, Dr P Shyama Raju. The inauguration of the movement had students in an encore taking the oath along with the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Dr S.Y. Kulkarni and the staff to uphold independent India’s democratic values and the same day the teams set out on their mission. Thereon was a journey students took, accompanied by dedicated faculty and BBMP officials. An 11-day-long arduous process, it had students and faculty volunteers move door to door, interacting with residents of the constituency, armed with a Google form questionnaire that would help them prepare a detailed survey report on the voting pattern and mindset of the city. At the culmination of this project, which was also an experiential learning for students, a report was submitted to the State Election Commission for further action and study. Dr Shubha A, Director, School of Commerce and Management Studies and Dr K.S. Narayanaswamy, Director, School of Management Studies, REVA University were at the helm of this campaign directing the mission forward.

The joint effort of students and faculty covered 1,02,420 homes of the constituency, which is a remarkable feat. The campaign will enter its second phase, a performative and participatory engagement with residents, where street plays, songs, cultural performances will become the medium of imparting and spreading electoral awareness, for another segment of this journey as articulated by REVA, MBA student Monica to explore the nuances of society to know and understand it better.

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swami Vivekananda Airport:

Artistic Realms An art connoisseur’s paradise, Raipur’s Swami Vivekananda Airport is spreading its wings to meet rising passenger growth

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aipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, has been endowed with a rich cultural heritage and an abundance of nature’s bounty. It is one of the rare tourist destinations that enjoys the feeling of being unspoilt. Raipur had also served as the headquarters of the former Chhattisgarh princely states division and was constituted a municipality in 1867. Raipur is home to the famous Chitrakote Falls also known as the mini-Niagara Falls of India. The city attracts a number of tourists with its numerous wildlife sanctuaries, such as 66

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the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, etc.

Other attractions in Raipur include the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum which contains a stunning collection of items used by the different tribes of Chhattisgarh. The Doodhadhari Monastery is also quite popular with the tourists. To spend a quiet evening, one can head to the Budhapara Lake.

Connecting the world to this quaint town is the Swami Vivekananda Airport, which gives its patrons the chance to

witness the local art and culture at the airport terminal itself. Apart from a pleasant travel experience, the airport proves to be a visual treat for the passengers too.

New Building Design

The Swami Vivekananda Airport gleamed with pride at the inauguration of the integrated terminal building in November 2012 by then Hon’ble President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.

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1. Entrance of the Raipur Airport; 2. Interior of the Terminal Building, Raipur Airport

of space, the visual experience of the sky and a subtle landing on the ground with the terminal building acting as a catalyst integrating all three. Also to make the cargo services hassle free, the Common User Domestic Terminal was established in May 2016.

Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Indore, Goa, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Lucknow, Patna and Bhopal. Under Phase I of the Regional Connectivity Scheme, there is a proposal to further connect Raipur with Jagdalpur, Jharsuguda and Ambikapur.

TAKING FEEDBACK SMARTLY

Passenger centric measures taken by Raipur Airport has yielded an increase of 16.6 per cent in the financial year 2017 as compared to 2016 in the number of passengers. Flight movements have also seen an increase of 10.8% in the year 2017 as compared to 2016.

A smart device installed at the Raipur Airport collects feedback from the passengers related to airport services such as those at check-in, baggage claim, the food court, restrooms, security hold area and the overall experience. Simple push-button smiles marking from an excellent to a bad experience for a particular service are used as a medium for generating feedback. Consolidated feedback data is collected via a server, which helps the authorities to know the performance of the services provided by the Raipur Airport, further leading to improvement in services for the customer's satisfaction and a better customer for them.

EASY ACCESSIBILITY

Raipur Airport acts as a gateway for air travellers to the state and its neighbouring areas. The Raipur Airport is located in the heart of the city at a distance of 16 km from the Raipur railway station and 14 km from the Pandri bus terminal. The airport is well connected through the Raipur and Naya Raipur BRTS network and cabs ply frequently providing easy conveyance to passengers travelling from the nearby cities of Raipur.

Operating with low-cost airlines, the airport connects Raipur with Delhi,

ART arena

In a welcome move to promote budding artists, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has conceptualised an art gallery

at the terminal building. The artinclined initiative provides passengers exposure to the rich culture and handicraft heritage of Chhattisgarh. It also facilitates a platform for the local craftspeople, providing them a premium display space for their artistic expression without any charges.

Injecting a local flavour in the ambience of the airport, an art gallery was inaugurated on November 1, 2018 with the native artist Latika Vaishnav’s “Strokes from the Jungle” Bastar painting exhibition, which beautifully captured the folklore of Bastar. It was followed by the Jan Saamarthya Welfare Society’s charitable work uplifting the art of differently-abled people, displaying their paintings and crafts. The art gallery even witnessed

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Accolades Achieved first Rank in Customer Survey Index (CSI) survey, in 'Rest Of India' Category for the year 2015 and 2017

Won the National Tourism Award for Best Airport for the year 2012-13 and 2013-14.

Public Choice Award under Engineering Excellence Awards 2013.

CBR International Construction Award 2013 for Best Planned Airport.

live portrait sketching and mehndi art sessions by these notable artists.

RIVETING LOCAL ARTWORK

Chhattisgarh, a land rich with culture and heritage, is home to many arts and crafts. The passengers travelling in and out of the Raipur Airport are sure to be enchanted by the display of various crafts of Chhattisgarh all over the terminal building, which are sublime and exemplary in nature.

The terminal gate welcomes passengers with beautiful woodcraft at the kiosk point. The building boasts of mesmeric bell metal handicraft, which shows the brilliant artistry of Chhattisgarh’s craftspeople. Bell metal handicraft is a metal-casting technique belonging to the primeval times of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. The Bastar District specialises in bell metal handicraft. These handicrafts are displayed in the Security Hold Area and 68

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at the arrival entry. These artefacts are prepared with the Dhokra technique using cow dung, paddy husk, beeswax and red soil. Other beautiful artefacts that deck up the airport are products of creative use including vessels, jewellery, and images of local deities.

The exquisite craftsmanship of Chhattisgarh’s artisans, known for their indubitable skills and artistry, create magic with wood. The woodcraft used at the airport extends to items such as pipes, masks, doors, window frames and sculptures. Whatever might be the product, they are characterised by a finesse that is rare to come by.

The segregation and arrival areas of the building are lit with Pithora paintings.

This traditional form of painting depicts the processes of marriage, childbirth and other cultural occasions.

The Raipur Airport showcases Bastar art in different areas of the terminal building. The art inside the airport premises captures the state’s distinct culture. Wall hangings of Bastar crafts grace homes the world over, attracting the attention of art enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

Bastar artefacts usually depict the rural lifestyle of the tribal community, including pastoral scenes with the farmer as the focal point.

NATURE’S OWN AIRPORT

Raipur Airport has taken several initiatives to be eco-friendly, such as: l A 200 KLD (Kilo Litres Per Day) Sewer Treatment Plant (STP) has been set up to convert solid waste into manure which is further used for horticultural purposes. l Rainwater harvesting system inside the operational area. l

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Know Your Airport Director

Rakesh R. Sahay is an International Airport Professional (IAP: 2016) and represents India on the IAP community of Practice. Reading books and travelling are his core interests. His focus at the airport apart from improving customer service is to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;a sense of placeâ&#x20AC;? so that transiting passengers get to experience the cuisine, sights and sound just as a local person would do. He is the face behind Raipur Airport's twitter account @aairprairport.

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NEW INITIATIVES

Constant work is being done to improve passenger experience at the airport: l Two additional stands have been constructed to meet rising air traffic. l Three Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) have been built to provide better facilities to passengers. l A new Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower is being constructed towards the south side of the runway to

get a better view of the Apron and Operational area. l A new Fire Station is being built with amenities for CATEGORY-8 Fire Fighting. l A Mini Remote Operated Vehicle (MROV) is available for dealing with bomb threat contingencies. l A Green wall with green potted plants was erected to improve air quality. l High performance LED fittings are provided in air side, city side and Terminal buildings. l Water taps are fitted with aerators to save on consumption of water.

Raipur Airport strives to improve passenger experience through constant growth and technological improvements. A proposal has already been made for the construction of a second runway parallel to the existing one. Futuristic telecommunication infrastructure will also be developed and installed at the airport in order to strengthen the telecommunication network. To make journeys easier, there is also a proposal for the installation of category-I approach lighting system on Runway 24 for pilots to use at night and in low visibility conditions. To accommodate increasing passenger traffic, plans are being devised to expand the existing New Apron with the construction of four additional parking stands and taxiways.

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Regional Connectivity Words: Santosh Dhoke, Jt. GM (CNS-P) & J B Singh, Jt. GM (CNS), AAI AAI introduces Mobile Air Traffic Control (ATC) Towers to meet infrastructural requirement of airports under their Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)

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s the Indian economy grows, consumptionled growth in populated metros is likely to spread to the neighbouring areas. In this scenario, improved air connectivity can give the required push towards economic growth of regional centres (towns/cities).

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in 2016, formulated the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) that prioritised the idea of enhancing regional connectivity through financial support and infrastructural development.

Linking more cities through air routes under RCS-UDAN has been resulting in the promotion of tourism and increase in employment. This is supporting

a balanced growth for the targeted regions, simultaneously providing a significant growth for the civil aviation sector.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken development of infrastructure at its airports for the aggressive implemention of UDAN effectively.

AAIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in facilitating Mobile ATC Towers

Understanding the urgency of meeting the requirement of ATC Towers along with the CNS/ATM Systems and other ancillary facilities, AAI has procured Mobile ATC towers to manage flight operations at different airports. AAI, under

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the long-term programme of development of regional airports, has procured eight Mobile ATC Towers at a cost of `64.57 Crores.

These towers have been supplied by M/s MSM Martin Sro of the Slovak Republic for following airports under UDAN: Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Jeypore (Odisha), Utkela (Odisha) have been already commissioned to use the Mobile ATC Tower. Work is under progress for Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Bokaro (Jharkhand) and Mithapur (Gujarat).

mandatory infrastructure

One of the elementary infrastructural requirements for providing Air Navigation Services (ANS) at any operational airport is to get an Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower fitted with the Communications, Navigation and Surveillance System (CNS) for Air Traffic Management (ATM). Airports under UDAN are required to be made operational in a time-bound manner, which demands the availability of ATC Tower and a Mobile ATC Tower adds dual benefits like prompt service and cost effectiveness.

Anatomy of mobile ATC Tower Trailer Platform The Trailer Mounted Mobile Tower is fitted with hydraulically-operated lifts, aiding the tower cabin to rise up to 8 metres from ground level.

Trailer Cabin It provides a 360-degree view to the Air Traffic Controllers (ATCO) and has a configuration of 2-4 ATCOs.

Skeleton of the cabin It is constructed with aluminium of 80mm sandwich insulation walls, anti-static floor, dismountable balcony, walkable rooftop.

Windows with 360° vision The windows are anti-reflective with fittings for anti-fogging and de-icing. They are blast-proof, double glass windows with metal-grid folia.

Time bound

"Prompt service" is a promise made

by AAI to air travellers and Mobile ATC Tower is just the perfect synonym for doing so in a time-bound manner. It would have taken almost two years for any airport under UDAN to erect a full-fledged New ATC Tower. The Mobile ATC Tower is easily deployable as it can be swiftly transferred from one place to another.

Cost effective

Construction of a New ATC Tower infrastructure is costly, and it hinders the whole purpose of UDAN to provide flight service at a low price.

Most of the airports built under UDAN serve only general aviation traffic and do not require an elaborate airside or fully developed Air Traffic infrastructure. So, a transportable ATC Unit, which is inclusive of CNS Systems, will help meet the Air Traffic Services (ATS) requirements in a cost-friendly manner. The Mobile ATC Tower is specifically designed for rapid and simple deployment to be used in remote locations and Forward Operating Bases (FOB).

Generally, Mobile ATC Towers are available in three configurations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vehicle Mounted, Trailer Mounted and Container Mounted. The use of Vehicle Mounted is restricted to Defence Forces and that of Container Mounted to meet the requirements of particular airports. The Trailer Mounted Towers are the ones that are efficient enough to meet the operational requirement of UDAN Airports, which AAI has procured right now.

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1. Interior of the Trailer Mounted ATC Tower at Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh 2. Exterior of the Mobile ATC Tower at Utkela, Odisha

The Mobile ATC Towers are designed in a way that they can operate at any airport in India, enabling shipment by road on its own trailer. It can be deployed quickly and is easy to set up for operations. The Mobile ATC Towers at present are a top-class product available with latest technologies starting from construction to CNS/AWOS (Automated Weather Observation System) equipment used for ATC.

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View of an aircraft landing during foggy conditions

Tackling

Low Visibility

AAI is on the forefront to tackle fog with the best landing system, significantly reducing diversions and delays caused due to low visibility Words: Manoj Sinha, Jt.GM (ATM - Training) Terminal, IGI Airport, New Delhi

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inter is synonymous to heavy fogs, which further leads to reduced visibility creating heavy disruption in air traffic at airports.

Foggy condition prevails especially in the northern part of India, posing challenges for aircraft movement at an operational level.

It takes volumes of capabilities of operational readiness, emergency preparedness and crises response to deal with fog effectively. To manage air traffic

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efficiently during excessive fog, Low Visibility Procedures are administered to reduce the amount of delay, minimising the airborne holding and fuel burn.

Safeguarding airport operations

Low Visibility Procedures are specific measures taken at an aerodrome to ensure safe operations during Category (CAT) II/III approaches and low visibility take-offs. Five airports in India - Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Amritsar are equipped with CAT IIIB Instrument Landing System (ILS),

which enables the aircraft to land when the visibility is down to 50 metres.

ILS is a standard International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) precision landing aid that is used to provide accurate azimuth and descent guidance signals to aircraft for landing on the runway under normal or adverse weather conditions. It is an accurate and dependable means of navigating to the runway in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions. The ILS provides the lateral and vertical guidance necessary to fly a precision approach.

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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has also formulated Low Visibility Procedure for Take-Off (LVTO) when the Runway Visual Range (RVR) falls below 400 metres. In the national capital, the aircraft can take off up to a minimum RVR of 75 metres. LVTO has been formulated and established by AAI for airports like Patna, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Guwahati and Varanasi, where there is no CAT-II and CAT-III operations. This procedure is of much help in enabling airline operators to enhance on-time performance.

The mechanism

For any low visibility operation, it is important for an airport to be qualified, an aircraft to be certified and the pilots to be CAT-III rated.

Graphic: ILS and LVTO at airports

An airport should also be equipped with HIAL- high intensity airfield lights to locate runway and taxiways, ILS and RVR system to provide the latest visibility on runway and surface movement radar for monitoring and controlling ground movement.

The 360-degree view from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers fades as the fog descends, forcing controllers to use electronic aids, such as surface movement radar and switch to ‘low visibility procedures’ to maintain safe and efficient flow of traffic. For pilots, when Cockpit view disappears, they purely rely on instruments and aids for landings and take offs. Although difficult, landing a plane in foggy conditions is perfectly possible with the

help of an ILS, which guides planes down to the tarmac using radio signals.

Runway Visual Range

There are various categories of ILS, which aid the pilots’ descent up to touch down. The different categories of ILS and the operating minimum RVR for each category is given in the table below: Type of ILS Operation

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The time between aircraft landing increases by up to 50 per cent.

Increasing the time between arrivals decreases the number of aircraft that can land during fog. This further decreases capacity and leads to delays, which can build very rapidly, which often result in diversions. The airfields taking diverted traffic could then also become subject to delays because of the extra traffic.

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Structure of ILS

Localiser Antenna

Following is the structure of ILS for better understanding: Localiser The localiser is a radio transmitter that communicates with the aircraft to provide horizontal guidance and tells the pilot if they are left or right of the runway centreline and aligns it with the runway.

Glideslope The glideslope provides the vertical guidance and tells the pilot if they are high or low and helps them in descending at the correct rate.

Glidepath Antenna The glidepath antenna is located adjacent to runway (directly opposite the touchdown location), approximately 340 metres from the start of the runway. The glidepath antenna emits two Ultra High Frequency (UHF) beams to a distance of 10 nautical miles. The UHF beams provide a lower and upper range of slope upon which the aircraft is to track to enable it to land at the required touchdown location on the runway.

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Glideslope

Localiser Antenna The localiser antenna is located on the extended runway centreline approximately 300 metres beyond the runway end that indicate the direction of the runway. It emits a Very High Frequency (VHF) beam to a distance of 25 nautical miles that align the aircraft to the centreline of the runway commencing from a distance between 8 and 12 nautical miles from the start of the runway.

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Continuity of flight operations does not get hampered during foggy weather with the use of ILS and LVTO. The risk of inadvertent runway incursion gets reduced to a great extent both by aircraft and vehicles in the operational area by the implementation of suitable safeguarding procedures during low visibility operations.

Passenger inconvenience gets minimised due to less or no change in flight movements as the congestion in airspace/ at airports is reduced to a significant extent due to on-time flight movements.

To add, diversions and delays, which leads to fuel burning and carbon emission, reduce by a significant extent.

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Milestones Awards & Accolades

AAI has climbed high statures and proved its mettle in the field of infrastructure, futuristic technology and energy conservation. It has received awards and accolades at various platforms.

Infra Icon Awards

AAI bagged awards for the 'Best International Airport' for Kolkata Airport and the 'Best Domestic Airport' for Vadodara Airport at INFRACON ICONS Award hosted by Mid-Day.

Silver award at IISC Expo, Pragati Maidan, Delhi

AAI, for the first time, exhibited its futuristic airports' experience and habituated first-time flyers with the security equipment and procedure at the 21st India International Security Expo. AAI pavilion won a Silver award for the 'Best Showcased Pavilion' at the event.

Green Energy Award by Indian Federation of Green Energy

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New Technology Introduced AAI have provided better airport experience to the passengers by implementing new-age digital technologies this year

DigiYatra

AAI envisages a biometric-led ecosystem for digital processing of passengers at airports. Ministry of Civil Aviation intends to roll out DigiYatra initially at Kolkata, Varanasi, Pune and Vijayawada Airports by April 2019.

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MoUs Signed From modernising technology to enhancing training programs, AAI signed multiple MoUs with companies, industrial bodies and countries in 2018, displaying a keen focus to improve civil aviation services through collaborations.

AAI & the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) signed an MoU for modernisation of the Indian National Airspace System (NAS).

AAIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Fire Training Centre (FTC) at New Delhi introduced a new Incident Command Management System (ICMS) and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Driving Simulator.

AAI & IIM-Indore entered into an MoU to enhance the skill-set of its functional heads, senior and middle level executives.

Humanoid at Chennai Airport

AAI and Nepal signed an MoU relating to air routes, Letter of Agreements (LoAs) and newer technologies.

Chennai Airport introduced Humanoid Robots on trial basis. It can proficiently navigate, identify, greet passengers, converse and respond to queries.

CSR undertaken From imparting skill development to conducting medical aid programs, AAI signed several Memorandum of Agreements (MoAs) with Health centres and companies creating a bigger and an effective impact on livelihood.

AAI signed an MOA with Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) for imparting job-oriented Skill Development and training to people belonging to marginalised sections in North East region of India.

AAI signed an MoA with the Assam Government to provide Ambulances to Azara and Rani Communities Health Centres (CHC)/ First Referral Units (FRU).

AAI signed an MoA with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) to help conduct Cochlear Implant surgeries of 200 hearing-impaired underprivileged children.

AAI has joined hands with IIT-Madras, to take up collaborative research on Air Navigation Systems (ANS).

AAI and the Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) has entered into an MoU for enhancement of Regional Air Connectivity under RCS-UDAN at the SAIL-owned Airports; Burnpur, Rourkela and Bokaro.

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